SVP Radio (Ireland) explores themes and topics that are relevant to Members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland. We hope the conversations are also of interest to the public.
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) charity is a Christian voluntary organisation, works with people experiencing poverty and disadvantage. Inspired by our principal founder, Frederic Ozanam, and our patron, St. Vincent de Paul, SVP's mission is to respond to the call every Christian receives to bring the love of Christ to those in need: "I was hungry, and you gave me food" (Matthew 25). No work of charity is foreign to the Society. Our focus is on practical approach to dealing with poverty, alleviating its effects on individuals and families through working primarily in person-to-person contact by a unique system of family visitation and seeking to achieve social justice and equality of opportunity for all citizens. In addition to providing direct assistance to those in need, caring for the homeless, providing social housing, operating holiday homes and other social support activities, the Society promotes community self-sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by the Society is given in a non-judgemental spirit, based on the needs of the individual or family seeking help. The Society respects the dignity of those who contact us, offering assistance and advice when sought, maintaining their dignity while assisting them towards long-term self-sufficiency in a relationship of friendship, trust and confidentiality.